Football Manager 26 has finally brought women’s football into the game, which means it’s time to start planning your FM26 women wonderkids save. The good news is, there’s no shortage of young talent ready to lead your team to glory.
We’ve pulled together a shortlist of the best female players aged 23 and under.
Think of this as your cheat sheet for FM26 wonderkids.
Goalkeepers
Young goalkeepers don’t usually get the spotlight – experience matters so much in this role.
But a couple of names are already breaking through as the next generation of safe hands.
| Player | Age | Nation | Club | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antonia Canales | 22 | Chile | Levante Badalona | GK |
| Livia Peng | 23 | Switzerland | Chelsea | GK |
Defenders
Defenders under 23 are fearless – throwing themselves into tackles and bombing down the flanks like they’ve been doing it for years. From towering centre-backs to attack-minded full-backs, here are the ones to shortlist.
| Player | Age | Nation | Club | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esmee Brugts | 22 | Netherlands | Barcelona | DL / AML |
| Charlotte Grant | 23 | Australia | Tottenham Hotspur | DR / DL |
| Alice Sombath | 21 | France | OL Lyonnes | DR / DC |
| Tarciane | 22 | Brazil | OL Lyonnes | DC |
Midfielders
This is where things get scary good. From rock-solid defensive anchors to playmakers already lifting Champions Leagues, midfield is stacked with wonderkids.
| Player | Age | Nation | Club | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Clinton | 22 | England | Manchester City | MC |
| Melchie Dumornay | 22 | Haiti | OL Lyonnes | AMC / ST |
| Giulia Dragoni | 18 | Italy | Roma / Barcelona | AMC |
| Daniela Galić | 19 | Australia | Vittsjö | DM / MC |
| Wieke Kaptein | 20 | Netherlands | Chelsea | DM / MC |
| Vicky López | 19 | Spain | Barcelona | AMC / AML |
| Lena Oberdorf | 23 | Germany | Bayern Munich | DM |
| Momoko Tanikawa | 20 | Japan | Bayern Munich | MC / AMC |
Forwards
If you’re looking for instant impact in FM26, start with these names. These players are already stars – scoring in World Cups, winning Ballon d’Or votes, and breaking records for fun.
| Player | Age | Nationality | Club | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aggie Beever-Jones | 22 | England | Chelsea | AMR / ST |
| Linda Caicedo | 20 | Colombia | Real Madri | AML / AMR |
| Mary Fowler | 22 | Australia | Manchester City | AMC / ST |
| Aline Gomes | 20 | Brazil | North Carolina Courage | AMR / ST |
| Maika Hamano | 21 | Japan | Chelsea | AMC / ST |
| Kishi Núñez | 19 | Argentina | Boca Juniors | ST |
| Chiamaka Okwuchukwu | 20 | Nigeria | San Diego Wave | ST |
| Salma Paralluelo | 21 | Spain | Barcelona | AML |
| Trinity Rodman | 23 | USA | Washington Spirit | AMR / ST |
| Ally Sentnor | 21 | USA | Kansas City Current | ST |
| Alice Soto | 19 | Mexico | Monterrey | AMC / ST |
| Jaedyn Shaw | 20 | USA | North Carolina Courage | AMC / ST |
FM26 Wonderkid Snapshot
Need stars now?
Paralluelo, Oberdorf, Dumornay, Rodman, Caicedo.
Want players who’ll be elite soon?
López, Fowler, Tarciane, Brugts, Clinton.
Love finding gems?
Soto, Galić, Gomes, Okwuchukwu.
That’s 26 Names for FM26
FM26 is going to be stacked for wonderkids. And the best bit? Most of these players haven’t even peaked yet.
From Europe’s Champions League winners to South America’s next icons, this shortlist proves the future of women’s football isn’t just bright – it’s dazzling.
Add these players to your FM26 squads now, and you’ll be the one saying “I signed her before she was world-class.”
And don’t worry, once FM26 releases, we’ll have this full shortlist ready as a downloadable FM file, so you can plug it straight into your save without spending hours searching.
